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After growing up in a show business family as the son of two working actors, it was only natural for Chris Pine to follow in their footsteps and embark on a successful career. From the moment he made...
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One Direction star Harry Styles turned heads at a Coldplay concert in Los Angeles on Wednesday night (17Sep14) when he arrived with actress Daniella Monet, prompting speculation the former Victorious star is the singer's new girlfriend. Chris Pine and Zoe Kravitz were also spotted together at the gig, as was Coldplay star Chris Martin's reported new girlfriend Jennifer Lawrence.

Inceptionstar Tom Hardy has vowed never to make another romantic comedy after teaming up with Reese Witherspoon and Chris Pine in This Means War. The British star admits he hated the experience of working on the 2012 McG action film, in which he and Pine played CIA agents fighting over the same woman (Witherspoon).
Hardy tells USA Today, "I didn't understand how you could do something, which is so much fun, and be so miserable doing it... I probably won't do a romantic comedy again."

Reality TV star Audrina Patridge has reportedly split from her BMX rider boyfriend Corey Bohan. The former The Hills star has been dating the professional biker on and off for the past five years, but a source tells Us Weekly they have called it quits for good.
Just last summer (13), Patridge told the publication the couple was "solid" and "talked about getting married", but the insider tells the publication it is unlikely they will now reconcile.
Patridge, 29, previously dated actors Chris Pine and Mark Salling as well as singer Ryan Cabrera.

Coming in at a svelte 1:40, the new Horrible Bossess 2 teaser does what teasers are made to do, but so few actually manage to. It teases.
It doesn't spoil your appetite; it piques your interest. Most importantly, it leaves you wanting. Too often, film marketing pummels audiences with trailers chock-full of all the good stuff: Plot points, jokes, action scenes, and surprises that deserve their grand unveiling on the big screen and in the actual film, not squeezed onto a computer monitor at a shameful bitrate or pounded into the head of theater goers so that when the jokes finally do pop up in the actual movie, they hit like a wet noodle. Just look at how much the trailer for A Million Ways to Die in the West tells you about the film. Another trailer even lets loose the film's best cameo.
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This, on the other hand, is the perfect teaser. It tells you everything one should need to know about the film: The guys (Jason Bateman, Jason Sudeikis, and Charlie Day) are back, there will be a kidnapping at some point, someone that looks like Chris Pine is stuffed into a car trunk, Kevin Spacey is in jail, Jennifer Aniston would very much like to become a bed pan, Motherf**ker Jones still hasn't found a decent barber, and shenanigans will most definitely ensue. Why is all of this madness happening? Who cares right now! Let's find out while we're actually watching the movie.
We all know the big marketing push is on the horizon, and with it comes trailers stuffed with too much plot, too many jokes, and the big cameo appearance spoiled months ahead of release. It's inevitable. The sun rises and trailers spoil movies. But lets enjoy being in the dark while it lasts.
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Theatre mogul Stephen Sondheim has blamed "misreporting" for sending fans of his hit musical Into The Woods into a spin after he was quoted suggesting the upcoming Disney film adaptation had been drastically altered from the original storyline. The acclaimed composer and lyricist had been speaking to a group of high school drama teachers as part of a Master Class event about censorship in schools earlier this month (Jun14), when he allegedly revealed the Into the Woods film would no longer feature the popular song Any Moment, which is performed by Cinderella's Prince, played by Chris Pine.
During the chat, he also reportedly claimed Disney executives had warned him not to kill off Mackenzie Mauzy's character Rapunzel, and was quoted in The New Yorker as saying, "We replotted it. I won't tell you what happens, but we wrote a new song to cover it."
His revelations shocked devotees of the critically-acclaimed stage show and sparked a furious debate online, but now Sondheim has reached out to fans to clarify his remarks.
In a statement issued on Tuesday (24Jun14), Sondheim accused The New Yorker editors of misquoting him, creating "some false impressions" about the Disney movie adaptation.
He added, "The fact is that James (Lapine, who wrote both the show and the movie) and I worked out every change from stage to screen with the producers and with Rob Marshall, the director. Despite what the New Yorker article may convey, the collaboration was genuinely collaborative and always productive.
"When the conversation with the teachers occurred, I had not yet seen a full rough cut of the movie. Coincidentally, I saw it immediately after leaving the meeting and, having now seen it a couple of times, I can happily report that it is not only a faithful adaptation of the show, it is a first-rate movie.
"And for those who care, as the teachers did, the Prince's dalliance is still in the movie, and so is Any Moment."
The cast of the Into the Woods film version also includes Emily Blunt, Meryl Streep, Johnny Depp, Anna Kendrick and James Corden.

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Actor Sam Rockwell will return to the stage at Massachusetts' Williamstown Theater Festival this summer (14) to replace Chris Pine in a revival of Fool For Love.
Pine had been due to star opposite Six Feet Under actress Lauren Ambrose in the Sam Shepard play, but they both bowed out due to "scheduling difficulties". Now Rockwell has stepped in to fill the gap, with 2012 Tony Award winner Nina Arianda taking over from Ambrose.
Daniel Aukin will direct the production, which will premiere on Tuesday (24Jun14) and run until 2 July (14).
Moon star Rockwell previously graced the stage at the Williamstown Theater Festival in 2011 in A Streetcar Named Desire.

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Clint Eastwood, famous for gritty westerns, intimidating squints and asking punks if they’re feeling lucky, wouldn’t be the first person you’d think of to direct a glitzy movie musical. He’s about as far removed from the world of production numbers and intricate choreography as you could possibly get, so it’s something of a surprise that he’s the director bringing the hit musical Jersey Boys to the big screen. Though the film is based on the lives and careers of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, the film’s real star power is behind the camera, which should help it stand out in an unusually crowded field of movie musicals.
Though it's been a few years since we've seen a full-blown spectacular on screen, 2014 has three iconic musicals receiving the Hollywood treatment. After Jersey Boys has gotten moviegoers warmed up, December will bring a new, modern take on Annie as well as the star-studded film adaptation of Stephen Sondheim's iconic Into the Woods. But which of these upcoming musicals are the real show-stoppers, and which are you better off skipping? We've run down the year in movie musicals, along with their potential for greatness, both critically and commercially.
Jersey Boys Opens: June 20 What It’s About: The story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, and their journey from being four guys harmonizing under a streetlight to becoming one of the biggest bands in the world, including the gambling debts, mob threats and personal crises that almost stood in their way. Star Power: Director Clint Eastwood and Christopher Walken in a supporting role. The main cast is made up of primarily unknowns, although John Lloyd Young won a Tony Award for playing Frankie back in 2006. How Good It Looks: Thus far, it’s gotten mixed reviews, with many critics taking issue with its by-the-book approach to an interesting, conflict-filled story. That weird, grey filter that Eastwood uses can’t be helping matters, either. Box Office Potential: The film hasn’t gotten a lot of promotion ahead of its release, but the Four Seasons are a recognizable enough name that Jersey Boys should be able to pull in a decent amount of money. The show’s still going strong on Broadway 8 years later, after all. Awards Potential: It’s being released too far from awards season, and the early reviews aren’t strong enough to make Jersey Boys a real contender, but we’d be surprised if Eastwood or Young’s name didn’t come up in conversation once or twice - but only once or twice. Number Worth Waiting For: “Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You,” of course.
Annie Opens: December 19 What It’s About: Business tycoon Benjamin Stacks takes in Annie, a foster child who has been living in the evil Miss Hannigan’s orphanage since she was born, in order to help his Mayoral campaign. Star Power: A pretty star-studded cast, including Jamie Foxx, Cameron Diaz, Rose Byrne, and of course, Quvenzhane Wallis. How Good It Looks: Every production of Annie lives and dies by its hero and its villain, and while Wallis seems to be a charming and entertaining Annie, Diaz’s Miss Hannigan seems downright terrible. This is definitely a film that can go either way. Box Office Potential: A beloved, classic, family-friendly musical with a Christmas release date and a big-name cast? It’s probably going to rake in the cash. Awards Potential: Very little. Unless it’s animated, the Academy doesn’t really pay attention to child-friendly films, and anyway, this Annie is more about spectacle than substance. Number Worth Waiting For: “Hard Knock Life.” We’d say “Easy Street,” which everyone knows if the best number in the show, but it’s probably best to wait and see some more of Diaz’s Miss Hannigan before we get too excited for it.
Into the Woods Opens: Christmas What It’s About: Set in a fairy-tale forest, a witch attempts to teach various characters important lessons about life and love. Star Power: Off the charts: Meryl Streep, Johnny Depp, Chris Pine, Anna Kendrick, Emily Blunt and Christine Baranski, to name just a few. How Good It Looks: Not much has been released about the film yet, so it’s hard to tell, although Streep does look fantastic as the Witch. Box Office Potential: If the A-List cast or theater pedigree doesn’t bring in a big audience, the massive marketing push that Disney will inevitably roll out should do the trick. Expect this one to do very well with moviegoers. Awards Potential: Of the three films on this list, Into the Woods has the best shot at any awards recognition, even if it’s just because Streep gets nominated every time she leaves the house. We’d be surprised if Sondheim’s new music doesn’t become a major contender in the Best Original Song race, and depending on how well the film is received, Kendrick, Blunt and director Rob Marshall – all former nominees – could have a decent shot at a nomination as well. Number Worth Waiting For: “No One is Alone,” which is not only the most well-known song from the show, but will also be sung by Kendrick, everyone’s dream best friend.
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Every hero needs a good villain. John McClane had Hans Gruber, Sarah Conner had the Terminator, and Chris Pine's Jack Ryan has Viktor Cherevin, the terrifying Russian tycoon played by Kenneth Branagh. But great villains aren't just born; they're carefully crafted, a combination of several fine-tuned elements that come together to create the perfect evil-doer.
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In this exclusive featurette clip from the Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit Blu-ray takes a look at everything that went into transforming Branagh from director into the perfect blockbuster villain. For Cherevin, it takes a delicate balance of the dignity that comes from an experienced Shakespearian actor, the authority that comes from directing prestige pictures and blockbuster fare alike, a rich history of British spy films from which to draw inspiration, and a very shiny suit. How else will people be able to tell that you're the bad guy if your clothes don't telegraph your nefarious intentions?
You can check out the decisions that went into creating Cherevin in the clip above, and pick up Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit on Blu-ray on June 10. And if you think you've got what it takes to take on a villain like Cherevin, you can click here to try the Shadow Recruit training for yourself, and see what kind of action hero you'd make.
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Made feature debut as the love interest of Anne Hathaway's character in "The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement"

First acting role on an episode of the NBC medical drama "ER"

Appeared in the short film "Why Germany?"

Leading role debut in the comedy "Blind Dating"

Co-starred as a CIA agent who falls in love with the same girl (Reese Witherspoon) as his best friend (Tom Hardy) in the action comedy "This Means War"

Cast in the thriller "Carriers" for director Alex Pastor

Co-starred in "Bottle Shock," about the 1976 Judgment of Paris when California wine beat French wine in a blind taste test

Played the love interest to Lindsay Lohan in the romantic comedy "Just My Luck"

Cast in Joe Carnahan’s gritty ensemble drama "Smokin' Aces"

Voiced Jack Frost in animated adventure "Rise of the Guardians"

Chosen by director J. J. Abrams for the highly sought role of a young Captain James T. Kirk in feature reboot of "Star Trek"

Co-starred with Denzel Washington in the thriller "Unstoppable"

Reprised his role as James Kirk for "Star Trek Into Darkness"

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After growing up in a show business family as the son of two working actors, it was only natural for Chris Pine to follow in their footsteps and embark on a successful career. From the moment he made his professional debut on an episode of "ER" (NBC, 1994-2010), Pine was on the fast track to celebrity, logging other guest spots on the likes of "The Guardian" (CBS, 2001-04) and "CSI: Miami" (CBS, 2002- ) before landing a high-profile co-starring role opposite Anne Hathaway in "The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement" (2004). He next starred alongside tabloid fodder Lindsay Lohan in the romantic comedy "Just My Luck" (2006), while earning a bit of street cred as a psychotic neo-Nazi in the failed crime thriller "Smokin Aces" (2007). But Pine hit the big time when he signed on to play Captain James T. Kirk in J.J. Abrams' retooling of "Star Trek" (2009). The hugely successful film and the sci-fi lore associated with it elevated him to another level in his career, making Pine one of the most-watched young actors in Hollywood virtually overnight.